Yahya

Pronunciation: [ y-UHY-uh ]

Girl Name #28,635 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Yahya is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced y-UHY-uh.

Parents who love the name Yahya often also consider Yancy, Yancey, Yale .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #28,635
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Yah Yay Yahie

Also a Boy Name

Yahya is also used as a boy name, ranked #706.

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Similar Names

Yancy Yancey Yale Yaeko Yaro Yasuko Yates Yasuo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yahya

Is Yahya a boy or girl name?

Yahya is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #28635. As a boy name, it is ranked #706. Yahya is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Yahya?

Yahya is pronounced y-UHY-uh.

How popular is the name Yahya?

Yahya is currently ranked #28635 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Yahya?

Common nicknames for Yahya include Yah, Yay, and Yahie.

Is Yahya a common or rare name?

Yahya is an uncommon name, ranked #28635 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Yahya

Yahya is a girl name .

Is Yahya a boy or girl name? Yahya is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,635 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #706. Yahya is more commonly used as a boy name.

Yahya is currently ranked #28,635 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Yahya include Yah, Yay, and Yahie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.